FirePro V5800 vs Radeon HD 5750

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

FirePro V5800

2010

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 74W instead of 86W, a 12W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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268.5% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$130 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 263.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌16.2% higher power demand at 86W vs 74W.

FirePro V5800

2010

Radeon HD 5750

2009

Why buy it

✅300% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (4 GB vs 1 GB).
✅Draws 74W instead of 86W, a 12W reduction.
✅More future proof: TeraScale 2 (2009−2015) on 40nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $349 less on MSRP ($130 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).
✅Delivers 263.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 9.0 vs 2.5 G3D/$ ($130 MSRP vs $479 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Very weak future-proofing: 2010-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
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268.5% HIGHER MSRP
$479 MSRPvs$130 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 2.5 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($479 MSRP vs $130 MSRP).

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 1 GB vs 4 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2009-era hardware with 1 GB of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌16.2% higher power demand at 86W vs 74W.

Quick Answers

So, is FirePro V5800 better than Radeon HD 5750?

Yes, but this is not really about a huge raw performance gap. The broader synthetic picture is also very close at 1,184 vs 1,169 in G3D Mark. The bigger reason to prefer FirePro V5800 is the overall package: you are getting a newer generation, no meaningful modern upscaling stack.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

FirePro V5800 is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2010 generation instead of 2009, more VRAM at 4 GB instead of 1 GB, and the stronger feature stack with no meaningful modern upscaling stack instead of FSR upscaling. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

FirePro V5800 is the smarter buy by a wide margin. FirePro V5800 is about 268.5% more expensive on MSRP at $479 MSRP versus $130 MSRP, and you are getting 1.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon HD 5750 really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon HD 5750 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon HD 5750 is 2009 hardware with 1 GB of VRAM, 1,169 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

FirePro V5800 Benchmark Check

Radeon HD 5750 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	22 FPS	16 FPS
medium	15 FPS	10 FPS
high	10 FPS	6 FPS
ultra	5 FPS	3 FPS
1440p
low	16 FPS	11 FPS
medium	9 FPS	6 FPS
high	4 FPS	3 FPS
ultra	2 FPS	1 FPS
4K
low	5 FPS	4 FPS
medium	3 FPS	2 FPS
high	2 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	26 FPS	23 FPS
medium	11 FPS	10 FPS
high	8 FPS	7 FPS
ultra	6 FPS	5 FPS
1440p
low	13 FPS	7 FPS
medium	5 FPS	3 FPS
high	4 FPS	2 FPS
ultra	3 FPS	2 FPS
4K
low	4 FPS	2 FPS
medium	2 FPS	1 FPS
high	2 FPS	1 FPS
ultra	1 FPS	1 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	42 FPS
high	36 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	26 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	39 FPS
medium	32 FPS	32 FPS
high	27 FPS	26 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	20 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	26 FPS
medium	21 FPS	21 FPS
high	18 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	13 FPS	13 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
1080p
low	53 FPS	53 FPS
medium	43 FPS	42 FPS
high	36 FPS	35 FPS
ultra	27 FPS	23 FPS
1440p
low	40 FPS	33 FPS
medium	32 FPS	24 FPS
high	27 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	17 FPS	12 FPS
4K
low	25 FPS	19 FPS
medium	18 FPS	13 FPS
high	14 FPS	10 FPS
ultra	8 FPS	7 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of FirePro V5800 and Radeon HD 5750

FirePro V5800

The FirePro V5800 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in April 26 2010. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 690 MHz. It has 800 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 74W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,184 points. Launch price was $479.

Radeon HD 5750

The Radeon HD 5750 is manufactured by AMD. It was released in October 13 2009. It features the TeraScale 2 architecture. The core clock speed is 700 MHz. It has 720 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 86W. Manufactured using 40 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,169 points.

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Graphics Performance

The FirePro V5800 scores 1,184 and the Radeon HD 5750 reaches 1,169 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 1.3% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The FirePro V5800 is built on TeraScale 2 while the Radeon HD 5750 uses TeraScale 2, both on a 40 nm process. Shader units: 800 (FirePro V5800) vs 720 (Radeon HD 5750). Raw compute: 1.104 TFLOPS (FirePro V5800) vs 1.008 TFLOPS (Radeon HD 5750).

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
G3D Mark Score	1,184+1%	1,169
Architecture	TeraScale 2	TeraScale 2
Process Node	40 nm	40 nm
Shading Units	800+11%	720
Compute (TFLOPS)	1.104 TFLOPS+10%	1.008 TFLOPS
ROPs	16	16
TMUs	40+11%	36
L1 Cache	80 KB+11%	72 KB
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
Upscaling Tech	Upscaling support	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	Standard	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The FirePro V5800 comes with 4 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon HD 5750 has 1 GB. The FirePro V5800 offers 300% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 64-bit vs 128-bit.

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
VRAM Capacity	4 GB+300%	1 GB
Memory Type	GDDR5	GDDR5
Bus Width	64-bit	128-bit+100%
L2 Cache	256 KB	256 KB

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Media & Encoding

Supported codecs: H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1 (FirePro V5800) vs H.264 (Radeon HD 5750).

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
Encoder	No	—
Decoder	UVD 2.3	—
Codecs	H.264,MPEG-2,VC-1	H.264

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Power & Dimensions

The FirePro V5800 draws 74W versus the Radeon HD 5750's 86W — a 15% difference. The FirePro V5800 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 350W (FirePro V5800) vs 450W (Radeon HD 5750). Power connectors: PCIe-powered vs 1x 6-pin.

Feature	FirePro V5800	Radeon HD 5750
TDP	74W-14%	86W
Recommended PSU	350W-22%	450W
Power Connector	PCIe-powered	1x 6-pin
Length	229mm	—
Height	111mm	—
Slots	1	—
Temp (Load)	59°C	—
Perf/Watt	16.0+18%	13.6

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Value Analysis

The FirePro V5800 launched at $479 MSRP, while the Radeon HD 5750 launched at $130. The Radeon HD 5750 costs 72.9% less ($349 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 2.5 (FirePro V5800) vs 9.0 (Radeon HD 5750) — the Radeon HD 5750 offers 260% better value. The FirePro V5800 is the newer GPU (2010 vs 2009).